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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam has an average monthly cost of $553 for digital nomads, with internet speeds averaging 89 Mbps, a safety score of 50/100, and an average temperature of 27Β°C. The cost of living is 72% lower than New York City. It scores 6.5/10 on the NomadFast index.
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| Category | Item | USD | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy Apartment Price | πPrice per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $4278.47 | 15% below avg |
| πPrice per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $1940.06 | 40% below avg | |
| Childcare | πΆPrivate Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $345.18 | 51% below avg |
| πInternational Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $17937.49 | 41% above avg | |
| Clothing And Shoes | πMen's Leather Business Shoes | $88.82 | 14% below avg |
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| πNike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
| $97.07 |
| avg |
| πSummer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $29.74 | 30% below avg |
| πJeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $47.20 | 33% below avg |
| Markets | πFresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | $0.96 | 45% below avg |
| π₯Eggs (12, Large Size) | $1.46 | 53% below avg |
| π§Local Cheese (1 kg) | $11.71 | avg |
| π§Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) | $0.49 | 50% below avg |
| π·Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $13.36 | 35% above avg |
| πΊDomestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | $0.91 | 54% below avg |
| π¬Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $1.35 | 85% below avg |
| π₯¬Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.77 | 47% below avg |
| πChicken Fillets (1 kg) | $3.63 | 57% below avg |
| π₯Potatoes (1 kg) | $1.15 | 25% below avg |
| πOranges (1 kg) | $1.23 | 46% below avg |
| πApples (1 kg) | $2.70 | avg |
| π₯Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.52 | avg |
| π₯©Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | $10.71 | 25% below avg |
| π§ Onions (1 kg) | $1.26 | 17% below avg |
| πBananas (1 kg) | $1.17 | 35% below avg |
| πWhite Rice (1 kg) | $1.07 | 50% below avg |
| π Tomatoes (1 kg) | $1.17 | 57% below avg |
| π»Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | $1.62 | 44% below avg |
| Rent Per Month | ποΈ1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $607.04 | 34% below avg |
| π‘1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $322.09 | 53% below avg |
| π’3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1160.70 | 31% below avg |
| ποΈ3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $680.14 | 43% below avg |
| Restaurants | π½οΈMeal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $1.97 | 84% below avg |
| π§Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) | $0.33 | 77% below avg |
| βCappuccino (Regular Size) | $1.85 | 44% below avg |
| π₯Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $20.00 | 65% below avg |
| πCombo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $4.62 | 50% below avg |
| πΊDomestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | $1.16 | 74% below avg |
| π₯€Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | $0.54 | 73% below avg |
| Salaries And Financing | π°Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $514.84 | 74% below avg |
| Sports And Leisure | π¬Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $3.47 | 66% below avg |
| πΎTennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $10.40 | 51% below avg |
| πͺMonthly Fitness Club Membership | $20.53 | 53% below avg |
| Transportation | πToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $32744.17 | 5% above avg |
| πVolkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $34663.50 | 6% above avg |
| β½Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.86 | 41% below avg |
| πMonthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $11.55 | 78% below avg |
| π«One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.27 | 84% below avg |
| πTaxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $0.64 | 53% below avg |
| πTaxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $0.77 | 75% below avg |
| β±οΈTaxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $3.08 | 86% below avg |
| Utilities (Monthly) | πΆBroadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $9.64 | 71% below avg |
| π±Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $5.91 | 70% below avg |
| π‘Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $96.70 | 41% below avg |
* Source: Open-Meteo historical averages
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Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam is a popular destination for digital nomads. The average monthly cost of living is around $553. Internet speeds average 89 Mbps. It has a nomad score of 6.5/10.
The estimated monthly cost for a digital nomad in Ho Chi Minh City is around $553, including accommodation, food, transportation, and coworking.
The best months to visit Ho Chi Minh City are Feb, Mar, Jan, when rainfall is lowest.
US citizens need a e visa to enter Vietnam.
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